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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: http://unpos.unmissions.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=RkJTOSpoMME=
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 61 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . The legislature (national/subnational)
Comments: http://sfp.so/en/
Source: article 14 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/08/25
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
i . No information available
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 61 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
c . Number of registered voters
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The National Independent Electoral Commission will be in charge of the delimitation of constituencies and wards.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G (2-e): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
a . Changes in number of total population b . Changes in numbers of eligible voters c . Changes in numbers of registered voters d . Changes in distribution of total population g . Changes in administrative boundaries h . Change in government j . National census
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2016/11/02
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
d . Indirectly elected by legislature
Comments: The Houses of the Federal Parliament shall elect the President of the Federal Republic of
Somalia in a joint session, presided over by the Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal
Parliament.
(2) A minimum of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of each House of the Federal Parliament must be
present when electing the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Source: http://unpos.unmissions.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=RkJTOSpoMME=
Verified: 2016/11/25
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The powers and responsibilities of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia are to:
Appoint the Prime Minister, and to dissolve the Federal Government if it does not get the
required vote of confidence from the House of the People of the Federal Parliament by a
simple majority (50% +1);
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 90 (d), 100: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: http://www.somaligov.net/President.html
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 87 - 96: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: The Federal Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia consists of the House of the People and the Upper House that shall carry out legislative duties.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 55: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: Currently the Somalian lower house is composed of 275 members appointed by traditional leaders in consultation with their clans.
The regulations concerning political parties, their registration, elections at the Federal Government level and the National Independent Electoral Commission shall be defined in special laws enacted by the House of the People of the Federal Parliament.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 47: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view;
"Somalia Elections 2016":https://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/somalia-somalila-elections-2016-the-way-forward;
"National Leader Forum Communique":https://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/somalia-national-leader-forum-communique-2016
Verified: 2016/11/25
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
l . Other
Comments: one chamber
Source: article 2892) 1997 constitution
Verified: 2005/08/25
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
g . Other
Comments: quotient system
Source: elections bill 2000
Verified: 2005/08/25
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Specially delimited constituencies c . Regional/provincial level
Comments:
Source: article 28 of transitional charter
The regulation of political parties association and parties law no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: one chamber
Source: article 28 1997 constitution.
Verified: 2005/04/06
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: article 29 of transitional charter
Verified: 2005/04/06
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: unicameral
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Verified: 2005/08/25
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
b . Elections can be called at any time (specify by whom)
Comments:
Source: regulation of political parties association and parties law ( ammendment0 no.14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: unicameral
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments: begins 7.00 a.m and ends 6.00 p.m
Source: article 48 of regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: unicameral
Source: article 28 of 1997 constitution.
Verified: 2016/11/03
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments: The regulations concerning political parties, their registration, elections at the Federal Government level and the National Independent Electoral Commission shall be defined in special laws enacted by the House of the People of the Federal Parliament.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art.47: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments:
Source: regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: At present, there is no electoral law. According to the Provision Constitution, the regulations concerning political parties, their registration, elections at the Federal Government level and the National Independent Electoral Commission shall be defined in special laws enacted by the House of the People of the Federal Parliament.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art.47: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 22: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
b . National elections are held on the same day as regional and local elections
Comments:
Source: article 48 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . EMB
Comments: The National Independent Electoral Commission
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G (2-g): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
a . President
Comments:
Source: article 11(2) regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates b . Parties c . Voters
Comments:
Source: regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
c . Superior Court
Comments:
Source: article 58 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
a . Election Management Body
Comments:
Source: article 14(8) regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments: Presidential elections and federal parliament elections.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G (2-a & b): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/about/mandate-and-functions
Verified: 2016/11/25
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department
Comments: 1. The Commission shall have a separate budget which shall be part of the National Budget, in accordance with article 110 (4) of the Constitution;
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/about/mandate-and-functions
Verified: 2016/11/25
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: 2. The Commission shall be independent in the management of its allocated budget, in accordance with the financial rules of the government.
Source: http://www.niec.so/En/about/mandate-and-functions
Verified: 2016/11/25
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The members of the National Electoral Commission shall hold office for one term of six (6) years which cannot be renewed
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/about/mandate-and-functions
Verified: 2016/11/25
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The National Independent Electoral Commission shall be independent of the executive and shall manage its own budget. The National Independent Electoral Commission shall be inclusive and representative and be impartial and neutral.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members in accordance with Art. 111G of the provisionally approved Constitution, with at least two (2) members being women.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/legal/law
Verified: 2016/11/25
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments: 1. Any person may become a member of the Commission if the person:
a) a) Is a citizen of the Federal Republic of Somalia;
b) b) Is not less than 30 years of age;
c) c) Is of sound mind;
d) d) Has knowledge of electoral systems or has at least five (5) years of experience in one of the following fields: Islamic Shari’ah and jurisprudence, law, Somali customary law, religious studies, public administration or civil society affairs, political sciences, social affairs management, state administration and international relations;
e)Is a person with a good reputation within the society, of good behavior and moral conduct, who has no criminal record of serious crimes under Somali and international laws, and crimes under the Human Rights Convention of 1949 and who has not violated decisions of the UN Security Council;
f)Is not a member of the Federal Parliament, Parliaments of Federal Member States, the Government or civil servants;
g)Is not a member of a political party, and shall not join any while serving as member of the Commission.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/legal/law
Verified: 2016/11/25
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
k . No information available
Comments: 1. The Minister of the Ministry in charge of elections shall nominate from among the Somali society a temporary committee of advisers consisting of seven (7) members with good reputation and qualifications. The temporary committee shall advise the minister on the procedure and selection of candidates for membership in the National Independent Electoral Commission;
2. All members of the National Independent Electoral Commission must fulfill the criteria stated in Art. 8 of this Law;
3. Within twenty-one (21) days starting from the date when this law is enacted, the relevant Minister shall advertise the positions to allow interested candidates to submit their applications to the Ministry;
4. Within twenty-one (21) days starting from the date when the relevant Minister completes vetting the candidates, the Minister shall submit to the Council of Ministers twenty-seven (27) candidates who have been selected from the applicants, and the Council of Ministers shall select and submit nine candidates to the National Assembly for approval;
5. Within twenty-one (21) days starting from the date when the Council of Ministers submits the list to the National Assembly, the Assembly shall invite the nine (9) candidates mentioned in Para. 4 of this Article to come before the plenary of the Assembly and declare their candidature, qualifications, experience and long term vision of membership in the National Independent Electoral Commission;
6. When the hearing of the candidates as mentioned in Para. (5) of this article is completed, the National Assembly shall approve or reject any individual nominated member with a simple majority vote;
7. If one or more candidates are rejected as per Para. (6) of this article, the Council of Ministers must replace the rejected member in accordance with Para. (1) up to (6) of this article;
8. The nomination process mentioned in Para. (7) of this article, the procedure mentioned in Para. (4) and (5) of this article shall be repeated within twenty-one (21) days and submitted to the National Assembly in order to complete the members of the Commission;
9. Once the National Assembly approves nine (9) members as per Para. (3) up to (8) of this article, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia shall announce the appointment of the members by a Presidential Decree within twenty-one (21) days starting from the date when the Speaker of Parliament submits the list of nominees to him.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view.
http://www.niec.so/En/legal/law
Verified: 2016/11/25
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body
Comments: The law defines that the mandate of National Independent Electoral Commission includes voter education. However, the election based on popular votes has not been conducted for a while.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G (2-g): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/news-media/press-release/43-communique-ministerial-high-level-partnership-forum-istanbul-23-24-february-2016
Verified: 2016/11/25
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2016/11/25
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
m . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2016/11/25
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement e . Public meetings h . Other
Comments: h) loud speakers
Source: article 27 presidential and party lections law
Verified: 2005/04/06
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement e . Public meetings i . Not applicable
Comments: j) loud speakers
Source: article 27 presidential and party lections law
Verified: 2005/04/06
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
a . Disabled
Comments:
Source: article 46 presidential and party lections law
Verified: 2016/11/25
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
h . No information available
Comments: It is not specified.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 22:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship
Comments: Every citizen who fulfils the criteria stated in the electoral law that shall be enacted by the Federal Parliament has the right to elect and to be elected.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 22: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration b . Previous Conviction c . Detention d . Mental disability e . Military Service g . Service on Judiciary
Comments:
Source: elections bill adopted 2000.
Verified: 2005/04/06
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The National Independent Electoral Commission
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 111G (2-c): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments:
Source: presidential elections law article 45
Verified: 2005/04/06
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
e . Appearance by voter at registration office
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments: unicameral
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship h . Minimum level of education j . Other
Comments: In order to be eligible for membership of the Federal Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia, a person must:
(a) Be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Somalia, of sound mind, not younger than 25, and a registered voter;
(b) Not have had their citizenship suspended by a court order in the last five (5) years;
(c) Have a minimum of secondary education or equivalent experience.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 58: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
k . No information available
Comments:
Source: Presidential Elections Law Article 45
Verified: 2005/08/25
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship h . Minimum level of education j . Other
Comments: j) register private property.
spouse be muslim
physically and mentally fit
be muslim
Source: article 37 presidential and party lections law
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration b . Detention c . Criminal record f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office h . Bankruptcy or Insolvency j . Physical health problems k . Mental health problems n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Comments:
Source: article 41 elections bill adopted 2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration b . Detention c . Criminal record e . Offences against electoral law f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office h . Bankruptcy or insolvency j . Physical health problems k . Mental health problems
Comments:
Source: article 41 elections bill adopted 2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 58, 89: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: article 7,1(b) the regulations of political association and parties no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: somalia has a unicameral chamber
Source: Presidential Elections Law Article 45
Verified: 2005/08/25
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) b . Deposit requirement (specify)
Comments: On finalisation of each list, it is essential that the list be proposed and endorsed, in the presence of the Election Commission or its representatives, by the signatures of a set number of voters. The number of voters required for such endorsement is follows (Clause 12):
1. Parliamentary Elections: 500
2. Local Elections [37]– Districts A: 600 - 800
Districts B: 400 - 600
Districts C&D: 200 – 300
The signatories must be persons who are eligible to vote in the constituency/district, but the list will not voided by the inclusion of a signatory who is not so eligible (Clause 12(5)). The non-refundable deposits are 100,000 SL Shillings for parliamentary elections and 50,000 for local elections.
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
e . No information available
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: article (5) the regulations of political association and parties no. 14/2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES LAW 2000
Verified: 2005/08/25
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
f . No information available
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments: they dont recieve any
Source: Article 3(9) SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES LAW 2000
Verified: 2005/08/25
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Article 3(9) SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES LAW 2000
Verified: 2005/08/25
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/25
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
c . Government department
Comments:
Source: SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES LAW 2000
Verified: 2005/08/25
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed) c . Write-in ballot f . Same ballot papers used nationwide i . Party symbols in black and white o . Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
Comments:
Source: article 37 elections bill 2000.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed) c . Write-in ballot f . Same ballot papers used nationwide i . Party symbols in black and white o . Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
Comments:
Source: article 37 elections bill 2000
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed) c . Write-in ballot f . Same ballot papers used nation-wide i . Party symbols in black or white
Comments:
Source: article 37 elections bill 2000.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
e . No information available
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box f . Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud h . Double tallying as voters are being called out i . Tallying by party representative and/or observers as votes are being called out l . Counted by hand p . Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count r . Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results s . Copies of results are provided to party agents
Comments:
Source: article 51 elections bill 2000.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
a . Polling centre (several polling stations in same building)
Comments:
Source: article 52 elections bill 2000.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
c . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments:
Source: elections bill 2000
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
h . Other
Comments: The outcome of the election will then declared publicly and posted on the notice board of the District Electoral Office
Source: The Elections Bill 2000
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
b . Unused and spoiled ballots h . Other
Comments: Records
Source: The Elections Bill 2000
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
c . Signatures on sealed envelopes e . Accompanied by election officials h . Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Comments:
Source: The Elections Bill 2000
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments: No provisions yet.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments: No provisions are made in law
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No provisions are made in law
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments: No provisions are made in law
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: article 51 elections bill 2000.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: article 64 elections bill 2000.
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
a . hours:
Comments:
Source: article 51 elections bill 2000.
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME004
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME005
Question: Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
Answer:
a . Government newspaper holds a monopoly
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME006
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
Answer:
c . Less than 30%
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME008
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
Answer:
c . Less than 30%
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME014
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
Answer:
b . 30% to 60%
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME015
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
Answer:
c . Less than 30%
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME016
Question: In your opinion, upon which types of media at national level in your country do citizens most rely as a source of information? Mark the most important source with 1, and the second most important source with 2:
Answer(s):
b . Government radio c . Private radio
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME017
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio d . Private television e . Print media
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME020
Question: Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Answer:
a . Government
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME021
Question: Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
Answer(s):
e . Government departments
Comments: Ministry of information.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/22
ME023
Question: Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=106410&messageid=1083185246&lp=1083185246
Verified: 2005/05/03
ME024
Question: What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
a . Law
Comments:
Source: http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=106410&messageid=1083185246&lp=1083185246
Verified: 2005/05/03
ME025
Question: Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
c . Government
Comments: ministry of information
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/25
ME026
Question: What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
a . Placing limits on what the media may report about an election
Comments: limits are placed by political groups.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/25
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/25
ME028
Question: What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/25
ME029
Question: Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME030
Question: What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal prosecution b . Administrative sanction
Comments: Which is normally clan based depending on which lord controls where.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME031
Question: Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections? Please send us a copy.
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME032
Question: If so, how well do you perceive this code of ethics to be respected?
Answer(s):
c . Seldom respected
Comments: Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) and Somaliland Society for Journalists and Writers (SSWJ) is the watchdog.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/08/25
ME033
Question: Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
Answer:
b . Other (specify)
Comments: Ministry of information.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME034
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandtimes.net/2003/57/5713.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME035
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandtimes.net/2003/57/5713.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME036
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
e . None
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandtimes.net/2003/57/5713.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
ME039
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME040
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME041
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspaper provide individual candidates (legislative) with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME042
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME043
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME044
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME045
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
g . Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Comments: Usually controlled by warlords and are clan based
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:mzSpsECs7aMJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/Report%2520of%2520the%2520SOJON%2520General%2520Assembly.pdf+somali+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/25
ME047
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:mzSpsECs7aMJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/Report%2520of%2520the%2520SOJON%2520General%2520Assembly.pdf+somali+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME048
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
d . Owned by political parties
Comments: clan based political parties
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:mzSpsECs7aMJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/Report%2520of%2520the%2520SOJON%2520General%2520Assembly.pdf+somali+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/25
ME049
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/25
ME050
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
g . Other (specify)
Comments: No sepcified criteria.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/25
ME051
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Verified: 2005/04/25
ME052
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME053
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME054
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
c . No
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
ME061
Question: Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: Non regulated.
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks02/africa02/somalia.html
Verified: 2005/05/04
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
ME063
Question: Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/08/26
ME064
Question: If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/08/26
ME065
Question: When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
Answer:
b . After all polls close, before official results are available
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/pres_council_election_law.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
ME066
Question: Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Verified: 2005/08/26
ME067
Question: What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
Answer(s):
b . A press officer
Comments:
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME068
Question: Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: For 3 days.
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME069
Question: Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
Answer(s):
b . Press releases c . Press conferences/briefings d . Pre-recorded radio or TV slots
Comments:
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME070
Question: Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
ME071
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME072
Question: Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME073
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME074
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME075
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME076
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME077
Question: What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
d . It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Comments:
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME078
Question: Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
a . Insufficient staff with responsibility for media relations b . Insufficient training of staff with responsibility for media relations c . Cost of paid advertising limiting dissemination of voter education messages d . Other
Comments: clanism and political instability.
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME079
Question: Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB's ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
Answer:
d . Not at all effective
Comments: warlords control the media basing on clanism and tribalism.
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Verified: 2005/05/05
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 132 (3),(10), 136 (2), 137, 141:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: In a referendum held concerning the Provisional Constitution as amended, held before the end of the first term of the House of the People, the electorate of the Federal Republic of Somalia may adopt the new Constitution by a majority vote in favor of the final version of this Constitution. If a majority of those voting in the referendum vote to approve the final Constitution as amended, that Constitution becomes the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
If the Parliament approves one or more proposed amendments concerning the review of the final Constitution, it shall conduct a referendum on the revised Constitution as amended.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 132 (10), 136 (2), 137:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 141: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The Federal Government or a Federal Members State government, a member of the Federal Parliament or a petition signed by at least 40,000 citizens may initiate the constitutional amendment process after the expiry of the first term of the Federal Parliament.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 132 (3): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of Somalia article 4
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for in law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: Citizens' initiatives are not provided for in law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for in law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: referendum elections law 2000
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets b . Leaflets and pamphlets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets b . Leaflets and pamphlets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups b . Expenditure limits d . Restrictions on the sources of contributions e . Disclosure requirements
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD113
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups b . Expenditure limits d . Restrictions on the sources of contributions e . Disclosure requirements
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD114
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
b . Selected campaign organisations
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD120
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
b . Selected campaign organisations
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . Financial grant b . Free media access c . Free publication space in information document d . Free mailshot
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . Financial grant b . Free media access c . Free publication space in information document d . Free mailshot
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . Financial grant b . Free media access c . Free publication space in information docum d . Free mailshot
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD125
Question: Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
Answer(s):
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
b . Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Comments:
Source: referendum law 2000
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify who)
Comments: National referendum Committee
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of republic of Somalia article 8
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: It also delegates duties to district referendum committees and central referendum office
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 4
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia articles 1 and 6
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 10
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Devolution b . Creation/merger/abolition of sub-national authorities c . Other public policy issues
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 5
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
DD034
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . The title of the proposal b . The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed c . An explanatory text
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified: 2005/08/25
DD035
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
e . Other (specify who)
Comments: National Referendum Committee
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 44
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
d . Other (specify below)
Comments: If YES passes it is promulgated by the president; no requirement for pass
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD042
Question: In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election? Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Residence e . Voting age
Comments:
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
b . Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments: Once the president promulgates
Source: The law of the referendum of the republic of Somalia article 47
Verified: 2005/04/13
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
b . The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Comments:
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
b . The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Inconsistency with proposed content c . Discriminatory or inflammatory statements e . Incomprehensibility f . More than one subject area
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
a . Spelling/grammatical checks b . Drafting actual text for legal measure c . Translating the title and/or text into other languages
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
a . An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD057
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
Answer(s):
a . Government b . Independent electoral commission d . Legislature e . Judiciary
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
b . After its publication, during the collection of signatures
Comments:
Source: referendum elections law 2000
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Government d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD060
Question: At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
Answer(s):
b . After the required signatures are verified
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
a . Only the alternative proposal is qualified for the ballot
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
b . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
a . Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments: 7 days
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD066
Question: What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments: 7 days
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD078
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD079
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments: 7 days
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD082
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
b . Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD085
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD087
Question: Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD088
Question: Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD089
Question: Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
b . At specified places c . At public offices
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD092
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD093
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD094
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must provide identity/voting card number b . Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD097
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD098
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Citizen's initiatives are not provided for in law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/26
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 132 (10), 136 (2), 137, 141:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art. 132 (10), 136 (2), 137, 141:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/25
Voting Operations
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: elections bill 2000
Verified: 2005/04/06
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
k . No information available
Comments: Art.47 The regulations concerning political parties, their registration, elections at the Federal Government level and the National Independent Electoral Commission shall be defined in special laws enacted by the House of the People of the Federal Parliament.
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012, Art.47: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/somalia-national-leader-forum-communique-2016
http://www.niec.so/En/about/mandate-and-functions
Verified: 2016/11/30
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments: No provision
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012,Art.47:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/about/mandate-and-functions
Verified: 2016/11/30
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
Verified: 2016/11/30
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source: presidential and local elections law
Verified: 2005/04/06
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: presidential and local elections law
Verified: 2005/04/06
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: presidential and local elections law
Verified: 2005/04/06
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: article 44 presidential and local elections law
Verified: 2005/04/06
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments:
Source: Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
http://www.niec.so/En/about/mandate-and-functions
Verified: 2016/11/30
VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
The smallest polling station:
The largest polling station:
Average per polling station: 6
Source
elections bill 2000
http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Verified
2016/06/10
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